Types of Air Pollution
Air pollution that hangs over cities and reduces visibility.
Smog
Air pollution meaning
Contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural sources.
Our population is getting bigger, and more people want cars. The more cars there are, the more polluted the air will become. Which statement is the BEST way to solve this problem? a) refuse to give out any more drivers’ licenses b) make cars that produce less air pollution c) refuse to sell any more cars to people
b) make cars that produce less air pollution
How can human health be affected by changes in air quality?
It could cause coughing, asthma, breathing problems, cancer, or other diseases.
Acid rain has been bad in this U.S. state, whose capital is Columbus.
OHIO
What are Human Causes of Air Pollution
caused by things such as factories, power plants, cars, airplanes, chemicals, fumes from spray cans, and methane gas from landfills.
Greenhouse affect meaning
Process by which gases in the atmosphere such as water vapor and carbon dioxide, absorb and release energy as heat.
Which of these would MOST LIKELY be a direct effect of dumping plastic bags in Georgia’s forests? a) The bags would break down dead plants b) The bags would provide fertilizer for plants c) Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
c) Animals would be hurt by trying to eat the bags
Do you think it is important that humans control the amount of human made pollution ?
Yessss
How can pollution from one location affect the environment far away from the source of the pollution ?
What are Natural Sources of Air Pollution
organic compounds from plants, sea salt, suspended soils and dusts
Air quality meaning
Measure of how clean or polluted the air is
What is a good way to protect our environment? a) carpool to school or work. b) throw trash out the window of your car c) leave the lights off 25/8 in your house
a) carpool to school or work.
How are Ground level ozone and smog related ?
They are both formed between nitrogen and organic compounds (produced sunlight)
Name at least 3 types of health problems air pollution could cause
Cancer, Breathing problems, coughing, headaches, itchy eyes, asthma, allergies
How does Air pollution affect you ?
We breathe air to live and what we breathe has a direct impact on our health. Breathing polluted air puts you at a higher risk for diseases.
Particulate meaning
Tiny particle of solid that is suspended in air or water
What could happen if polluted water runs into a pond? a) Water plants would grow larger b) Some fish and plants might die c) The water would be dirtyyy
b) Some fish and plants might die
How is Earths Atmosphere similar to a warm blanket ?
The atmosphere keeps the earth warm and a blanket keeps your body warm.
How might you decrease the sources of indoor pollution ?
By using less of something or removing useless things.
what are the 2 main types of pollution ??
Human pollution and natural pollution.
Smog meaning
Pollutant that forms when ozone and vehicle exhaust react with sunlight
What effect does acid rain have on our environment?
Kills trees Makes plants have holes in their leaves
(Forest fires, Vehicle Exhaust, and Factory Emissions) Which one of those are caused by humans and a natural ?
Forest fires
How does humans affect the animal life ?
They take away their habitat or cause more pollution which could kill animals.